Rife's Martial Arts

Rife's Martial Arts, owned by Gene and Colleen Rife, offers karate classes teaching practical self-defense for all ages. Rife's also offers a variety of fitness classes.

Instructor and 4th Degree Black Belt, Gene Rife, teaches a style of karate called Kempo. Kempo training consists of four areas of instruction:
- Ryukyu Kempo
- Small Circle Jujitsu (grappling)
- Modern Arnis
- Torite Jutsu

Rife's Martial Arts hosts Special Guest Seminars such as Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, pictured above in a demonstration with Gene Rife.

Rife's Weapons Rack: Arnis sticks, Bo-Staff, and Nunchakus.

Karate and
Fitness Classes
for All Ages

Get in Shape

Gain Confidence

Learn Self-Defense

Weapons Classes

Special Seminars

Tournament
Team

Demonstration
Team

Private Classes
Available

Call for Rates

Public Welcome
to Come and Observe Classes

CLASSES OFFERED:
'Lil Dragons Club (ages 3-5)
Children's Classes (ages 6-12)
Adult Classes (ages 13 and up)
Fitness Classes
- Kickboxing Class
- Fitness Walking Club

Kid's karate training boosts their self-esteem, concentration and discipline.

Rife's offers empowering karate and fitness classes for women.

Originally from Plainfield, Gene Rife has been a Joliet resident for the past 20 years, and has been teaching karate in the Joliet area for the past eight years. Gene holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Ryukyu Kempo. He was inducted into the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year, and the American Karate Hall of Fame for exceptional character, outstanding contributions and inspiring service to the Martial Arts.